Area Attractions

Cascades Park is a 24-acre park along the stream known as the St. Augustine Branch in Tallahassee, Florida, south of the Florida State Capitol. It is a Nationally Registered Historic Place because it influenced the territorial government's choice of the capital city's location. It also contains Florida's Prime meridian marker monument which is the foundation point for most land mapping throughout Florida.

With more than 70 shops, galleries, and small businesses, Railroad Square is the haven for the creative Tallahassee. Railroad Square is best known for the exciting and popular First Friday festival, which occurs on the first Friday of every month, providing a lively, enjoyable experience with open galleries/shops, live music, and food. However, we encourage you to check out the Art District during other times of the month. Many Railroad Square businesses open Thursday through Sunday each week, with a few businesses open every day. Railroad Square is the place to go to support creative LOCAL businesses and experience a variety and uniqueness not found in any other single location in town...from vintage, thrift, and antique stores, to art galleries, creative shops, a non-profit theater, an authentic pinball arcade, a gaming shop, a cult cinema, the largest indoor rock climbing gym in the region, and a specialty kayak shop...there's something for everyone! Food and beverage options include the Square Mug Cafe, Gamescape Cafe, Railroad Square Crafthouse, and the Crumbox Gastgarden, which is the only cafe in town built out of a real railroad caboose!

The capitol and its “skyscraper” addition are home to both the Florida Historic Capitol Museum and the state-elected government officials. Call ahead to reserve a tour.

This family-friendly museum spanning nearly 30,000 square feet of permanent exhibits puts native plants and wildlife in the spotlight, from alligators to petrified plants.

Florida State University is a public space-grant and sea-grant research university in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. Founded in 1851, it is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in the state of Florida.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public, historically black university in Tallahassee, Florida. Founded in 1887, it is located on the highest geographic hill in Tallahassee. It is the 5th largest historically black university in the United States by enrollment and the only public historically black university in Florida.

Enjoy craft beer and elevated takes on traditional pub fare in this spacious outdoor venue. Check with the restaurant for an updated events schedule.

Be charmed by the rustic ambiance of this railroad-themed sandwich shop, complete with a train car you can dine in.

Check out the colorful murals adorning this vegan eatery that specializes in Southern classic dishes and inventive cocktails.

Lovers of street tacos will enjoy this spot with its wide selection of cantina classics, horchata, and other authentic flavors.